BUYING AND SELLING
Buying a vehicle or vessel in WA
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Vehicle/Vessel Title with signatures of all registered and legal owners to release interest in the vehicle.
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Bill of sale or gift note* that includes vehicle information, date, purchase price, and names of buyer and seller.
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Odometer if the vehicle is 2011 or newer.
Buying a vehicle or vessel out of state
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Vehicle/Vessel Title with signatures of all registered and legal owners to release interest in the vehicle.
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Bill of sale or gift note that includes vehicle information, date, purchase price, and names of all parties involved.
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If the vehicle is being gifted from a state that does NOT collect sales tax, use tax will be due on the fair market value unless proof of tax paid is provided.
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Odometer if the vehicle is 2011 or newer.
*Previously gifted vehicles may be subject to use tax
Vehicles must be transferred within 15 days of the sale date. A $50 late fee applies on the 16th day and $2 per day after, up to $125.
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